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Senior Practitioner - Youth Justice Service
Location: 38-46 Station Road, London
Salary: 53,607 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (36 hours per week)
Closing Date: 23rd March 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 7th April 2025
Haringey Council seeks an experienced Senior Practitioner to lead a team within the Youth Justice Service, supporting young people and families to reduce offending and reoffending.
The Role
- Manage a small team of youth justice professionals, ensuring high-quality support.
- Develop and oversee specialist interventions in partnership with key agencies.
- Hold a complex caseload, providing direct support to young people and families.
- Ensure quality assurance, reviewing casework and improving service delivery.
- Act as Duty Manager on a rota basis, including occasional out-of-hours cover.
- Mentor and support colleagues, assisting with casework, assessments, and court reports.
- Drive public protection and safeguarding across the service.
- Deputise for the Youth Justice Team Manager as needed.
About You
- A recognised Social Work qualification (HCPC registered) or an equivalent qualification in Probation, Youth Work, or Teaching, with three years' experience in youth justice.
- Experience in staff supervision, case management, and performance monitoring.
- Strong knowledge of youth justice legislation, safeguarding, and intervention strategies.
- Court experience and a commitment to reducing reoffending and promoting rehabilitation.
Why Join Us?
Haringey is a diverse and forward-thinking borough committed to innovation in youth justice. Our service has:
- Achieved the Youth Justice SEND Quality Lead Status with a Child First Commendation.
- Pioneered innovative interventions to support young people.
- Established itself as an AQA-accredited licence centre for professional development.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in youth justice.
Apply now.
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